The idea (76) _{………………………} a blind person could drive a car sounds crazy.

SECTION I: LISTENING (3.0 points) (You will hear twice for each part)

Part 1. Listen to the recording twice. Choose the correct answer for each of the following blanks.

Where is the man going on vacation?

A. Italy

B. France  

C. Germany 

I’m really sorry I didn’t invite her to the party.

You didn’t think carefully enough before you decided. (ought)

The passage is mainly about the

A. history of silent movies

B. disadvantages of synchronized sound

C. development of sound with movies

D. research into sound reproduction

Some scientists believe that music came before speech and (56) ______ as a development of making calls.

A. was

B. swelled   

C. reacted

D. arose

The car belongs to Mrs. Edwards.